Unrefined

Pronunciation: /ʌn.rɪˈfaɪnd/

Definitions of unrefined

adjective not processed or purified; in a natural or raw state

Example Sentences

A1 The unrefined sugar was too sweet for my taste.

A2 She preferred the unrefined version of the story over the polished one.

B1 The unrefined oil caused the engine to malfunction.

B2 The unrefined language used in the book may not be suitable for all readers.

C1 The unrefined methods of data collection led to inaccurate results.

C2 The unrefined artwork displayed a raw and powerful emotion.

Examples of unrefined in a Sentence

formal The unrefined oil needed to undergo further processing before it could be used.

informal I prefer unrefined sugar in my coffee because it tastes more natural.

slang She's so unrefined, always speaking her mind without filter.

figurative His unrefined manners were like a rough diamond waiting to be polished.

Grammatical Forms of unrefined

• past tense: unrefined
• plural: unrefineds
• comparative: more unrefined
• superlative: most unrefined
• present tense: unrefines
• future tense: will unrefine
• perfect tense: has unrefined
• continuous tense: is unrefining
• singular: unrefined
• positive degree: unrefined
• infinitive: to unrefine
• gerund: unrefining
• participle: unrefined

Origin and Evolution of unrefined

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unrefined' originated from the Latin word 'nonrefinatus', which means not refined or not purified.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unrefined' has retained its original meaning of not being processed or purified, but it has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is rough, crude, or unsophisticated.